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Minerals Technologies Inc (MTX)

Minerals Technologies Inc (MTX) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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11/05/2025: MTX (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Not Recommended Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.

Number of Analysts

1 star rating from financial analysts

3 Analysts rated it

Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.

1 Year Target Price $84

1 Year Target Price $84

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$84 Target price
52w Low $49.25
Current$56.42
52w High $85.86

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -16.7%
Avg. Invested days 37
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 1.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 11/05/2025

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.74B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 84
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 84
Volume (30-day avg) 3
Beta 1.27
52 Weeks Range 49.25 - 85.86
Updated Date 11/7/2025
52 Weeks Range 49.25 - 85.86
Updated Date 11/7/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 0.79%
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.08

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-10-23
When After Market
Estimate 1.46
Actual 1.55

Profitability

Profit Margin -0.08%
Operating Margin (TTM) 14.73%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 4.83%
Return on Equity (TTM) 0.13%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 9.11
Enterprise Value 2618759549
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.84
Enterprise Value 2618759549
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.84
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.27
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 16.47
Shares Outstanding 31134308
Shares Floating 30709325
Shares Outstanding 31134308
Shares Floating 30709325
Percent Insiders 1.15
Percent Institutions 100.67

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Minerals Technologies Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTI) was founded in 1922 as H.T. Campbell Sons' Company. It has evolved from a single-site quarrying operation to a global, technology-based company. Significant milestones include expansion into paper PCC (precipitated calcium carbonate) technology in the 1980s and subsequent growth through acquisitions and innovation in specialty minerals and technologies.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Specialty Minerals: Supplies a broad range of high-quality mineral-based products, including PCC, talc, limestone, and refractory materials for various industrial applications such as paper, building materials, polymer, coatings, food, pharmaceutical and automotive.
  • Performance Materials: Develops and manufactures products and systems used in high-temperature processing applications in steel production and other industrial processes. It also provides technologies for the environmental remediation of water and soil.
  • Water Resources: Develops and sells technologies and products used in water treatment and water purification.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Douglas T. Dietrich serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The company has a traditional corporate structure with executive leadership overseeing each business segment and functional areas like finance, operations, and technology.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Market Share (%): 40
  • Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC): PCC is a specialty mineral used to improve the properties of paper and other products. MTI is a leading supplier of PCC technology and products to the paper industry, with significant market share. Competitors include Omya AG and Imerys.
  • Market Share (%): 15
  • Refractories: MTI produces a wide array of refractory materials that are used to line high-temperature industrial furnaces. The market is competitive and regional, with competitors such as HarbisonWalker International and Vesuvius plc.
  • Bentonite Clay: MTI offers a range of bentonite clay products used in various applications, including foundry, drilling, and environmental remediation. Competitors include Wyo-Ben Inc. and CETCO.
  • Market Share (%): 10

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The industries MTI serves (specialty minerals, refractories, and environmental solutions) are influenced by global economic conditions, particularly manufacturing activity, construction, and environmental regulations. Demand for PCC is linked to paper production trends, while refractories demand is driven by steel and other metal production. The water treatment market is growing due to increasing concerns about water scarcity and pollution.

Positioning

MTI is a technology-driven company with a strong focus on specialty minerals and engineered solutions. Its competitive advantages include its proprietary technologies, global network of production facilities, and long-standing customer relationships.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for MTI's combined business segments is estimated to be in the tens of billions of USD. MTI is positioned to capture a significant portion of this TAM through innovation, strategic acquisitions, and expansion into new markets.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong market position in PCC technology
  • Diversified product portfolio
  • Global presence and distribution network
  • Proprietary technologies and R&D capabilities
  • Strong customer relationships

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on cyclical industries (e.g., paper, steel)
  • Exposure to raw material price volatility
  • Geographic concentration of certain operations
  • Potential for environmental liabilities

Opportunities

  • Expansion into new geographic markets
  • Development of new applications for existing products
  • Acquisition of complementary businesses
  • Growth in environmental remediation and water treatment markets
  • Innovation in sustainable mineral processing

Threats

  • Economic downturns in key markets
  • Increased competition from low-cost producers
  • Changes in environmental regulations
  • Disruptive technologies (e.g., alternative paper production methods)
  • Fluctuations in currency exchange rates

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • OMYA
  • IMERYS
  • HBW

Competitive Landscape

MTI's advantages include its PCC technology, global presence, and strong customer relationships. Its disadvantages may include its exposure to cyclical industries and potential for environmental liabilities.

Major Acquisitions

Barclay Chemicals Holdings

  • Year: 2021
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 150
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded Minerals Technologies' water treatment business with a complementary portfolio of technologies and products. It provided access to new markets and customers within the water treatment industry.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: MTI has grown through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions.

Future Projections: Analyst estimates project continued growth in revenue and earnings, driven by demand for specialty minerals and environmental solutions. (Based on Placeholder Data)

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in R&D, expansion of production capacity, and acquisitions of complementary businesses.

Summary

Minerals Technologies Inc. is a well-established company with a strong position in the specialty minerals and engineered solutions market, particularly PCC technology. Its diversified product portfolio and global presence contribute to its stability. However, MTI should continue to monitor cyclical industries and focus on growth areas like water treatment. Growth is anticipated with its key markets and acquisitions.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

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  • Analyst Reports

Disclaimers:

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About Minerals Technologies Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters New York, NY, United States
IPO Launch date 1992-10-23
Chairman & CEO Mr. Douglas T. Dietrich
Sector Basic Materials
Industry Specialty Chemicals
Full time employees 3891
Full time employees 3891

Minerals Technologies Inc. develops, produces, and markets various mineral, mineral-based, and related systems and services. The company operates through two segments, Consumer & Specialties, and Engineered Solutions segments. The Consumer & Specialties segment offers household and personal care products, such as pet litter, personal care, fabric care, edible oil and renewable fluid purification, animal health, and agricultural products under the PREMIUM CHOICE, VitaLife, Sivocat, SIVO, RAFINOL, and ENERSOL brand names; and specialty additives products, including precipitated calcium carbonate and ground calcium carbonate products that are used in the paper, paperboard, and fiber-based packaging industries, as well as automotive, construction, consumer markets, and packaging applications. The Engineered Solutions segment provides high-temperature technology products consisting of custom-blended mineral and non-mineral products for casting auto and heavy truck parts, agriculture and construction equipment, municipal, infrastructure and other industrial castings; and environmental and infrastructure products comprising geosynthetic clay lining systems, vapor intrusion mitigation products, sub surface waterproofing systems, green roofs, wastewater remediation, drinking water purification technologies, and drilling products. In addition, this segment offers gunnable monolithic refractory products and application systems; monolithic refractory materials and pre-cast refractory shapes; refractory shapes and linings; carbon composites and pyrolitic graphite under PYROID brand; and filtration and well testing services. It markets its products primarily through its direct sales force, as well as regional distributors. The company operates in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Minerals Technologies Inc. was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in New York, New York.